1957 Riley 2.6 vs. 1979 Seat 127
To start off, 1979 Seat 127 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Riley 2.6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Riley 2.6 (101 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1979 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Riley 2.6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1979 Seat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Riley 2.6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Riley 2.6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Seat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Riley 2.6 (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Riley 2.6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Riley 2.6 | 1979 Seat 127 | |
| Make | Riley | Seat |
| Model | 2.6 | 127 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2230 mm |
